Cheap flights from Almaty to Shymkent from $38 ALA → CIT

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $57 to $74.

At $74, the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 3-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 3 Dec, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

496 fares on 84 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $69.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $21 to $38.

At $38, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 6 other departure dates within 3 days of 22 Nov, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

206 fares on 79 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $38.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Almaty to Shymkent?

The cheapest return found recently is $74 with SCAT, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $69 with FlyArystan, 5 Dec to 6 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 84 departure dates is usually $75 to $92.

How much is a one-way flight from Almaty to Shymkent?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $38 with FlyArystan, 22 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 79 departure dates is usually $40 to $48.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Shymkent?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $69, 5 Dec to 6 Dec, found 3 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $38, 18 Nov, found 3 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

Every date in November 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from Almaty to Shymkent?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Almaty to Shymkent?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $74 with SCAT, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $38 with FlyArystan, 22 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Almaty to Shymkent?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with FlyArystan on 22 Nov, takes 1 h 40 min from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Shymkent Airport (CIT).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Almaty to Shymkent?

Between 13 Nov and 22 Oct 2027, SCAT has the cheapest return on 59 of the 84 departure dates we hold, FlyArystan on 24 and Air Astana on 1. Between 13 Nov and 24 Oct 2027, SCAT has the cheapest one-way on 53 of the 79 departure dates we hold, and FlyArystan on 26.